A local community, no matter the size nor its locality, relies on the interaction between individuals. Having volunteered at a retirement home over the past year, I have come to discover the significance of communication between generations in regard to the well-being of society. Over the course of six weeks I have conducted a project that built these relationship and worked towards mutually satisfactory results.
Talking to residents in the care home allowed me to consider ways of contributing to the community. Upon discussing the hobbies of the elderly, it was sad to hear how many people were limited in the activities they could undertake, due to their health. Many residents repeatedly referred to the Gemeindepark and its diminishing beauty. The park’s flora and fauna provide opportunities for walks throughout the day; residents often choose to sit by the pond and watch the ducks while conversing with each other. Unfortunately, the park’s natural beauty is being undermined by the accumulation of rubbish which negatively impacts the well-being of wildlife. Furthermore, the visual pollution associated with litter limits the joy with which people can undertake walks, hence the complaints I hear from the elderly about the ignorance of the youth in regard to the cleanliness of the environment.